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Biedermeier Furniture

Biedermeier Style

The authentic Biedermeier furniture on 1stDibs is representative of the first modern European decorative style not dictated by the tastes of the aristocracy. Following the Napoleonic wars, a growing, wealthy urban middle class in the German-speaking states of Central Europe began to demand rights and privileges once granted only to nobles. To avoid trouble, the upwardly striving confined their political discussions to one another’s homes. And so the salon was born.

Cabinetmakers in cities such as Vienna, Berlin and Mainz began to offer goods that reflected the tastes and needs of the new class. The makers of Biedermeier chairs, tables and other furniture used little or no gilding, silver hardware or other lavish ornament. Ebonized trims are common on Biedermeier cabinetry, and neoclassical elements — lyre-shaped chair splats, carved scrollwork, table supports shaped like Greek columns. But the strongest aesthetic statement came from the wood — richly-grained, honey-colored, often book-matched veneers of walnut and fruitwood.

There are two iconic Biedermeier furniture forms, both made to outfit rooms designed for conversation. One is the sofa, deeply upholstered with a strong, architectural wooden frame. The second is the circular pedestal table, which stood at the center of the room, offering a surface on which to place coffee and cake services; or to roll out a map, or sketch out ideas on paper.

“Biedermeier” was originally a derogatory term — it derives from the pen names of two German magazine writers who mocked bourgeois manners. Looking at the elegant and refined antique, new and vintage Biedermeier furniture offered on 1stDibs, that is now an amusing irony.

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Style: Biedermeier
Restored Biedermeier Small Display Cabinet, Cherry Wood, Polish, Czech, 1850s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant small Biedermeier display cabinet comes from Czechoslovakia from the mid-19th century. It is made of solid wood with cherry veneer and features ebonized columns and deco...
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1850s Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Cherry

Biedermeier Console Table, North German, 1820, Mahogany
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier console table, North German, 1820. The curved legs of this beautiful small console table stand on a rectangular concave base. The console tab...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Antike Schaufelstühle  Biedermeier um 1820  Wallnussholz  4 Stück
Located in Würzburg, DE
✓ Original Biedermeier shovel chairs ✓ Impressive veneer picture ✓ Timeless and beautiful Dimensions: W: 48cm H: 90cm D: 44cm Seat height: 47cm Article: Antique chairs shovel chai...
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Early 18th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Nutwood, Walnut

Antique German Princess Therese Portrait Porcelain Plate
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique German Bavarian Princess Therese cabinet portrait porcelain plate, reticulated , enameled. Handpainted portrait of Bavarian Princess Therese. Historical memorabilia portrait ...
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1860s Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Biedermeier Czech Display Cabinet, Shellac Polish, Walnut
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Shipping to any US port only for $290 USD 19th century Biedermeier display cabinet from Austria Completely restored, surface made by shellac polish.       
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer, Glass, Walnut

Classicist Vienna Secretary, circa 1790
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Richly inlaid classicist secretary circa 1790-1800 original from Vienna. Some repairs in the past. Very good original condition with sigs of usage.
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18th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood

Danish 19th Century Mahogany Inlay Narrow Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Fabulous 19th century tall and narrow mahogany mirror, likely from Denmark, expressing both Georgian and Biedermeier tastes throughout the carved, ebonized, and inlaid frame. Marquet...
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19th Century Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Glass, Mirror, Mahogany, Maple

German Biedermeier Olivewood Inlaid and Parcel Gilt Secretary / Bookcase
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (18th Century) olivewood secretary / bookcase in shaped rectangular with the top section having a hinged 2-door shelved cabinet with glass windows bordered by parc...
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18th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Faux Burlwood Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Hastings, GB
An impressive chest of pine drawers from the mid-19th century, hand decorated with linework and a scumble & faux burlwood pattern, on raised tapered bun feet, two over three drawer c...
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1830s English Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Pine

The Letter Painting with Woman in Red
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of an interior scene painting titled "The Letter" showing a woman in a red and white gown penning a letter
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Late 20th Century European Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Paint

Mahogany German Biedermeier Tub Back Bergére
Located in Charleston, SC
Dramatic German mahogany Biedermeier chair has a robust curved back with seven mahogany turned buttons on the crest rail. The crest rail curves round to sweeping concave arms continu...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Mahogany mirror from the late 19th century, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Mahogany mirror from the late 19th century, Northern Europe. Dimensions: height 107 cm / width 49 cm
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1890s Norwegian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Biedermeier Or Art Deco Style Satinwood Side Tables Or Chests By Lane
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of late 20th century side tables or petite chests by Lane Furniture. They are satinwood and have ebonized accents. The drawer is a single drawer, and it is marked. The...
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1980s American Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

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Satinwood

19th Century Biedermeier Basket Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
Monumental antique basket chandelier Biedermeier style, circa 1890-1900 Finely chiseled bronze. Basket-shaped body made of hand-wired bead c...
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19th Century French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

1 pair of antique chairs Biedermeier around 1820 cherry wood dark blue fab
Located in Würzburg, DE
✓ Classic Biedermeier shapes ✓ High-quality wood and fabric selection ✓ Elegant and stylish Dimensions: W: 49cm H: 87cm D: 43cm Seat height: 50cm Article: Antique chairs Item no.:...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier Column Secretary
Located in Berlin, DE
Cuba mahogany on pine tree. Architecturally arranged front. High-right body on padfoot feet. Fitted with three drawers of different sizes, the base drawer is curved. Straight writing...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany, Wood

Swedish Biedermeier Maple and Black Lacquer Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Biedermeier (19th Century) maple and black lacquer vertical wall mirror with bronze trim and gilt wood medallions.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Bronze

Austrian Biedermeier Birch Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier Karelian birch arm chair with ebonized & mahogany inlaid trim on back with scroll design finial. (Circa 1825)
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch, Mahogany

Swedish Biedermeier Style Black and Gold Star Bench
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Biedermeier style (20th Century) black lacquered bench with side arms and black upholstered seat with gold star design. Condition consistent with the age of piece
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20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Biedermeier Top Showcase or Vitrine, Cherry wood, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful unadorned Biedermeier Vitrine or Top Showcase, display case or two-part bookcase in cherry veneer from south Germany around 1830. Cherry wood veneered on softwood. Upper pa...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Iron

Biedermeier Console Table, Two Drawers, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Fine, early Biedermeier / Empire Console table from Southern Germany around 1820. Blonde cherry wood veneered on softwood and cherry solid wood, partly ebonized. Two thick round ebon...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Iron

Dutch Flemish Still Life
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a Dutch Flemish still life painting showing a table top with ewer, cake, olives and cheeses
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Late 20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Paint

Biedermeier Beadwork, Pens Casket, Case, Box
Located in Hamburg, DE
Beautifully crafted Biedermeier pencil box from Germany mid - late 19th century. The casket is leather wrapped, embossed and has a push button closure. From the inside the box is lac...
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1870s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Leather, Beads

Biedermeier Sofa with carved Swan Décor, veneered in Walnut, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier sofa with straight frame and rounded backrest. The couch is veneered in walnut and decorated with carved swans on the high armrests. The sofa has been expertly restored and hand polished as well as reupholstered. The high-quality upholstery fabric is patterned with black diamonds on a white background on the seat and backrest and has a mottled black and white design on the armrests. The cushions are designed to match and give the light sofa...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Biedermeier Sewing Table, South German 1820-25
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier sewing table, South German 1820-25. Cherry veneer with beautiful floral marquetry details in maple and plum wood. The sewing table has two drawers, the inside of one of...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

Austrian Biedermeier Ash and Fruitwood Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier ash and fruitwood banded inlaid table desk with a single drawer with a scalloped top supported by "U" shaped pedestal sides connec...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ash, Fruitwood

Biedermeier Box, Walnut Veneer, South Germany, circa 1860
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier Box, Walnut Veneer, South Germany, circa 1860. Walnut and walnut root veneer. Inlay trims in maple and ebony. Refinished condition, hand polished with shellac. Dimensions...
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1860s Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Ebony, Maple, Walnut, Softwood

Blonde Maple and Ebony Biedermeier Style Drop Leaf Table, circa 1900
Located in Lambertville, NJ
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Early 1900s European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Maple

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, Denmark, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier chest of drawers which stands out for its beautiful mirrored mahogany veneer was made in Denmark around 1820. It has three drawers and original brass fittings. It is in v...
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1820s Danish Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Biedermeier Vitrine Cabinet in Fruitwood & Ebonized Detail, Germany, circa 1825
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century German Biedermeier vitrine on cabinet base in fruitwood with ebonized and gilt accents. The display case with architectural pediment, fronted by glass panels with flanki...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fruitwood

Fine Single Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A fine single Biedermeier chest of drawers. Stained wood with fruitwood inlay details and escutcheons.
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, Danhauser Style
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of Biedermeier chairs, Austria 1820, cherry veneer with plum wood inlays. Unique and exquisite pair of original Biedermeier chairs. Th...
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1820s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

Set of 4 Biedermeier Chairs, South Germany 1820-30, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This exquisite set of 4 original Biedermeier chairs is a rare find. The so called original Biedermeier Ochsenkopf-Stuehle (ox-head chairs) get their name from their beautifully designed back. They date back to around 1820 and come from Southern Germany. The chairs are embellished with a gorgeous walnut veneer. They come refinished with a shellack finish and have a new upholstery and elegant black fabric. The chairs can be matched with a set of 6 identical Biedermeier chairs which are offered separately. This would be the perfect set of a total of 10 original Biedermeier dining chairs for a larger dining room setting...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Restored Biedermeier Étagère, Beech, Brass Wheels, France, 1880s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This étagère originates from France and dates back to the late 19th century, the period of historicism. It is made from solid beech wood and features brass casters. The étagère has ...
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1880s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

Restored Biedermeier Étagère, by Thonet, Beech, Walnut, Austria, Vienna, 1910s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Made by influential Austrian furniture manufacturer Thonet. It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer, Beech, Walnut

Stunning Set of Six William Doezema Biedermeier Dining Chairs for Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning set of 6 William Doezema Biebermeier Amboyna dining chairs for Mastercraft. This set retains it's original black leather in nice vintage condition but the foam looks to be c...
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1960s American Vintage Biedermeier Furniture

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Leather, Cane, Amboyna

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Round Center Table with Spectacular Veneers
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Biedermeier fruitwood round center table with spectacular veneers, supported by a center pedestal with tripod cabriole legs attached to a triangular base stretcher. The table ...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fruitwood

Pair of Biedermeier Walnut and Ebonized Vitrine Cabinets
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of 19th century Biedermeier walnut and ebonized vitrine or bookcase cabinets.
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Mid-17th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Tilt Top Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (circa 1820) round tilt top center table with walnut veneer on 6 sided pedestal base supported on scalloped platform. ...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Biedermeier Mirror, 1820, cherry with marquetry
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover the charm of this original Biedermeier wall mirror, crafted in Germany in 1820. Featuring an elegant cherry veneer, inlays and an additional marquetry decor in all four corn...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

Pair of Antique Vienna Biedermeier Silver Candle Holders, Dated 1856
Located in Vienna, AT
Two silver candle holders on a six-pointed, cambered stand with a curved and pointed edge, embossed and chased rose decoration on the shaft, base and bulge rings, slightly flared vase-shaped spouts with flower-shaped top view. Branded by the Wheel mark, Viennese official hallmark: 13 Lot silver, dated 1856 Master's stamp: 'AW' - Adolf Weiss...
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1850s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Silver

Girl Interrupted at Her Music Painting
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a Dutch master style painting titled "Girl Interrupted at Her Music" showing woman in red seated by window
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Late 20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Furniture

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Paint

Unusual Biedermeier Birch Quartetto Music Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Almost square top with four pull out drawers in the frieze exposing music stands. The base with a lever to raise or lower the overall stand. The octagonal support resting on a confor...
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1830s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Birch

Early 19th Century Cherry and Ebony Biedermeier Vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning early 19th century cherry and ebony Biedermeier vitrine, circa 1850. The vitrine is raised on square ebonized feet below a faux drawer with ebony trim. Above is a pair of ...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Glass, Cherry, Ebony

19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Inlaid Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome early 19th century south German Biedermeier walnut inlaid trunk. Beautiful finish and gorgeous inlaid pattern. Fabulous!!
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Mahogany Sewing Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charming 19th century mahogany sewing table with multiple interior compartments (a couple of the lids missing), turned pillar stand on base. 18.5" W x 14.5" D x 28.5" H
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Mahogany

Biedermeier Dressing Table, Walnut Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Rare, very elegant and fine neoclassical Biedermeier dressing table or Pondreuse, from southern Germany around 1830 Walnut veneered on softwood and walnut solid wood. Mirror can be r...
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Brass

Square Round Black Marble Insert Top One Drawer Lamp Accent Table Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very fine carving quality occasional side pedestal shape table on fine tapered legs. Round black marble insert. Scallop carved side one drawer with a brass drop pull. Artist signed a...
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20th Century American Biedermeier Furniture

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Marble

Pair of Biedermeier Chairs, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Introducing a captivating pair of Biedermeier Chairs originating from South Germany in 1820. Crafted from beautiful cherry wood, these chairs exude timeless elegance. Adorned with a ...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Green Settee
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier walnut veneered settee with open double scroll design arms resting on a fluted ¬Ω round shaped base with upholstered seat & sleigh back (Circa 1825)
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19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Austrian veneered columns with lion's paw Biedermeier circa1840s
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of Austrian columns veneered in blond mahogany and ebonized wood and decorated with lion's paw. Black marble top. Biedermeier Era circa 1840. Origin Austria. Dimensions...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble

19th Century Biedermeier Sofa, Cherrywood, 1820s, Made in Czechia, Restored
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier sofa Completely restored, new upholstery included Shellac polish. Source: Czech Period: 1820-1829.
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1820s Czech Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer

Antique Rare Paperweight Glass Ball with Picture
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique rare paperweight glass ball with picture, alpaca base, good original condition, around 1880.
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1880s Austrian Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Alpaca, Glass

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, polished Cherry veneer, four drawers, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest with volute legs, veneered in cherry with four drawers. The corpus with flanking volute capitals and ebonised mouldings rises above the wide plinth zone. The head d...
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1830s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Cherry

Four Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This original set of four Biedermeier chairs stands out for its beautiful walnut veneer. The backrest has beautiful open work decoration. The c...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Four Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, Walnut
Four Biedermeier Chairs, 1820, Walnut
$11,200 Sale Price / set
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19th Century Biedermeier Commode with Ebonized Details
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century period German Biedermeier walnut commode with ebonized details. A very handsome chest with a gorgeous wood finish! Stunning!!
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19th Century German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Burl Maple Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most decorative continental 19th century Biedermeier St. burl maple commode. The four drawer chest is raised by elegant and unique topie shaped feet. Each of the f...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Bone, Maple

Biedermeier Chair, South Germany 1820, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier chair, South Germany 1820. This beautiful Biedermeier chairs is decorated with a pretty walnut veneer. The open work back is embellished with an ebonized lyre motif. Thi...
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1820s German Antique Biedermeier Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Chandelier 18 Armed Carved Wood Probably Laves Draft Oil Gilding
Located in Epfach, DE
The chandelier is out of the castle Derneburg in Germany and probably a draft by the famous German architect, urban planner and civil engineer, Georg Ludwig Friedrich Laves who lived...
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Early 19th Century Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Chairs, France, circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Set of six mahogany Biedermeier chairs, upholstered with a crème fabric.
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1810s French Antique Biedermeier Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Biedermeier furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Biedermeier furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Biedermeier, Morelato, Viennese Manufactory, and Baker Furniture Company. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $145 and tops out at $98,800 while the average work can sell for $4,268.

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